orbicular
orbicular
Definition
or·bicu·lar (ôr bik′yo̵̅o̅ lər, -yə-)
adjective
- in the form of an orb; spherical or circular
- Bot. round and flat, as some leaves
Etymology: ME orbiculer < LL orbicularis < L orbiculus, dim. of orbis, a circle
or·bic′u·lar′·ity (--lar′ə tē) noun
or·bic′u·larly adverb
orbicular
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- granite: Orbicular granite - this igneous rock has an unusual orbicular structure that is sometimes seen in granites and diorites.
